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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.38, 2,847.45 and 1,160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.38, 2,847.45 and 1,160.19 is: 1,738.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.38 : 2,847.45 = 1,160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.38/2,847.45 = 1,160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.38x = 2,847.45 × 1,160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.38x = 3,303,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,583.02/1,900.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.38

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